CMU wall reinforcing
CMU wall reinforcing
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Good afternoon gentleman,
I have designed a cantilevered masonry wall which will reach 6'-0" above grade. It is in Florida with a wind speed of 120 mph. The vertical reinforcing calculations are indicating that I need #5 bar at 24" o.c. The builder has built this wall in the past using a design from another engineer with the #5 bar at 48" o.c. I used ASCE 7 and ACI 530 for my design. If anyone has any experience with walls such as these, please chime in and offer a suggestion on spacing.
Thank you,
SS
I have designed a cantilevered masonry wall which will reach 6'-0" above grade. It is in Florida with a wind speed of 120 mph. The vertical reinforcing calculations are indicating that I need #5 bar at 24" o.c. The builder has built this wall in the past using a design from another engineer with the #5 bar at 48" o.c. I used ASCE 7 and ACI 530 for my design. If anyone has any experience with walls such as these, please chime in and offer a suggestion on spacing.
Thank you,
SS






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DaveAtkins
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However, the Florida Building Code still permits the 1/3 increase.
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What was your moment, and soil cover to top of footing?
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DaveAtkins
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Is the 17.2 psf based upon C&C?
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Thanks for the checks guys.
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